Family Meals on the Go: 3 Recipe Ideas and Best Fast Food Choices

Do you have those nights of the week where you are running to a sports practice or you have a family outing to some event and dinner at home just isn’t gonna happen? Me too. It makes life a little crazy sometimes. However, it doesn’t mean your only option is fast food. You can save money and eat a lot healthier by thinking ahead and making one of these meals-on-the-go ideas. Each will include a protein, fruit, vegetable, and carbohydrate source to eat your protein on.

Homemade Meal on the Go Options

Organization

First things first, you need to get some reusable containers. You can find some great, inexpensive options on Amazon, like these. I was able to find a great deal on containers through Groupon. So, search around!

Next, you will need napkins, silverware, water bottles, and plastic snack bags. When you get these together, you can put your crackers or chips of choice into the plastic snack bags, and store these in the car.

Make up your food and containers the night before. Store them in the refrigerator, and you will be ready to run out the door and eat on the go the next day.

Entrees

Depending on your family’s preferences, you can make one of these three options for a healthy “salad” to eat on the go. These work well because they do not need to be reheated and can be eaten on gluten-free crackers or sprouted chips. The following recipes are meant for a family of 3-4. So, adjust the quantities as needed.